Burrowing Owl is a significant winery located in the Okanagan Valley, known for its strong commitment to conservation efforts. Established by Midge and Jim Wyse in 1993, it originally focused on growing grapes, becoming one of the pioneers of red vinifera varieties in the region. By 1997, they had shifted to winemaking, and their winery… Read More »
The Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026 has unveiled its prestigious Top 50 Best in Show wines, choosing from nearly 17,000 entries. This elite accolade is one of the highest honors a wine can receive, representing only 0.3% of all wines tasted during the competition. The selection process involves a rigorous three-stage judging method, engaging… Read More »
In May 2026, a gathering of leading figures in the Vintage Port world took place at Christie, Manson & Woods in London. This event marked the first universal declaration of Vintage Port since 2017, a significant moment for the prestigious wine sector. With small yields already impacted by careful selections and bottlings, even famous names… Read More »
As the World Cup progresses, we’re diving into the second matches of the group stages with wine pairings that complement the teams involved. After a mixed start for the wine-producing nations, with South Africa facing a loss to Mexico and Switzerland and Canada drawing, teams like the USA and Australia made strong comebacks, with Germany… Read More »
The transition to the next generation in Austrian wineries often presents challenges, as younger family members with diverse ideas take over. However, Katharina Gessl managed this transition with keen insight. In 2022, she began her journey by taking over four vineyard plots covering 2.5 hectares. This cautious approach allows her to maintain the existing customer… Read More »
The Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) season is here, and to celebrate the occasion, a quiz has been created to test wine enthusiasts’ knowledge about the world’s biggest wine competition. The results for the DWWA 2026 will be fully released on June 17, but before that, you can engage with the quiz to see how… Read More »
2024 Vintage Port: Symington Family Estates After a substantial seven-year hiatus since the last major Vintage Port declaration, the anticipation surrounding the 2024 Vintage Port from Symington Family Estates has reached a peak. Richard Mayson delves into this much-anticipated release, highlighting the distinctive qualities of the wines offered by Symington. This latest declaration showcases several… Read More »
Most wine aficionados dream of having a cellar large enough to lose a few treasured bottles in. Paul Bocuse, the celebrated Lyonnais chef and national icon of France, achieved just that—unintentionally hiding 18 bottles of Ruinart 1926 in a forgotten corner of his restaurant’s cellar. These bottles, purchased to mark the year of Bocuse’s birth,… Read More »
Tawse Winery, a prominent player in Canada’s wine scene, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. On my recent visit to Niagara, ahead of the National Wine Awards of Canada, I had the pleasure of dining with Magdalena Kaiser and sampling several exceptional Tawse wines. Founded in 2001 by Moray Tawse, the winery’s beginnings were inspired by… Read More »
Coq au Riesling is a classic dish from Alsace that differs significantly from Burgundy’s coq au vin. This variation utilizes a white wine known for its acidity, along with the addition of crème fraîche, making it distinctly unique. Various recipes highlight the differences, with some omitting traditional ingredients like lardons and mushrooms in favor of… Read More »